The House on Autumn Hill
| The House on Autumn Hill | |
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| Genre | Thriller, Mystery |
| Created by | Azhar Amirulhisyam |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Yusry Abdul Halim |
| Starring |
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| Country of origin | Malaysia |
| Original language | Malay |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Kingsley Warner (Viu) |
| Producer | Zurina Ramli |
| Production location | Malaysia |
| Cinematography | Irwan Munir |
| Editor | Johan Bahar |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 50–55 minutes |
| Production company | Independent Pictures |
| Original release | |
| Network | Viu |
| Release | 9 February – 30 March 2023 |
The House on Autumn Hill (Malay: Nenek Bongkok Tiga) is a 2023 Malaysian web television drama series directed by Yusry Abdul Halim and created by Azhar Amirulhisyam. Starring Hun Haqeem, Meerqeen, Sherie Merlis, Sofia Jane, Sara Ali, and Syafie Naswip, the series premiered on Viu from February 9, 2023, to March 30, 2023, with two episodes airing every Thursday.[1] This series was one of the best web drama series of 2023, winning five major awards at the Asian Academy Creative Awards, including Best Original Production by a Streamer/OTT and Best VFX.[2]
Synopsis
When eight people wake up in a mansion inhabited by an old hunchbacked woman, they soon realize they've become captives, not just within the house and its surrounding forest, but also trapped in an unknown dimension.
With evil threats growing more dangerous, the eight captives are forced to win a series of games created by the old woman, hoping they can one day return to their previous lives.
Cast
- Hun Haqeem as Zamir[3]
- Meerqeen as Adi[4]
- Sherie Merlis as Nenek
- Sofia Jane as Samira
- Sara Ali as Alis
- Syafie Naswip as Sani
- Sara Mack Lubis as Malia
- Rykarl Iskandar as Zaid
- Fimie Don as Mior
- Syazwan Zulkifly as Salim
- Ashraf Muslim as Haikal
- Esma Daniel as Hateem
- Aida Aris as Marni
- Dhia Irdina as Hana (child)
- Hana Thia as Kaira
- Iskandar Syahidan as Hairi
- Khai Sabri as Depressed Man/Taufiq
- Louisa Chong as Aunty Koh
- Khairil Anwar as Adi's father
- Nor Albaniah Raffie as Adi's mother
- Fazlina Ahmad Daud as Taufiq's mother
- Khir Rahman as Land Owner
Production
The House on Autumn Hill was announced as one of five Viu Original series to be aired in 2023 during a press conference on December 1, 2022. Directed by Yusry Abdul Halim, who previously helmed Ganjil and She Was Pretty (Malaysia), this horror series incorporates supernatural elements and has garnered significant buzz on social media. The series was produced by Zurina Ramli under her company, Independent Pictures, which also produced She Was Pretty (Malaysia) and Black Season 2 for Viu. Azhar Amirulhisyam, who wrote several Viu series such as Ganjil and Seribu Nina, created the series.[5] Filming took 55 days to complete.[6]
At the 2023 Asian Academy Creative Awards, The House on Autumn Hill was named the national winner (Malaysia) in five categories, marking the biggest win among all Malaysian productions.[2]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Asian Academy Creative Awards | Best Original Productions by a Streamer/OTT | The House on Autumn Hill | Won (Malaysia) | [7][8][2] |
| Best Direction (Fiction) | Yusry Abd Halim | Won (Malaysia) | |||
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Syafie Naswip | Won (Malaysia) | |||
| Best Editing | Johan Bahar | Won (Grand) | |||
| Best Visual or Special FX in TV Series or Feature Film | Yureka FX | Won (Malaysia) | |||
| Asian Television Awards | Best Digital Fiction Program/Series | The House on Autumn Hill | Nominated | [2] | |
| Best Screenplay | Azhar Amirulhisyam | Nominated |
Release
The House on Autumn Hill began airing simultaneously on Viu and Astro Ria starting February 9, 2023, with two consecutive episodes broadcast.[9]
References
- ^ "Drama Nenek Bongkok Tiga". Myinfotaip. 2023-03-13. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ a b c d Ridhwandy, Syukri (2023-10-10). "Viu Malaysia Menang "Besar" Di Asian Academy Creative Awards (AACA 2023), Bukti Karya Tempatan Viu Original Terbaik! | Branded - Oh! Media". ohmedia.my. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ FZ (2022-11-25). "Hun Haqeem - "Nenek Bongkok Tiga Drama Yang 'Dark & Refreshing' Untuk Penonton Malaysia"". Remaja (in Malay). Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ "[V] 'Nenek Bongkok Tiga' bongkar kisah silam Meerqeen, sampai tak mandi dan biar wajah berjerawat - Hiburan | mStar". www.mstar.com.my. 2023-02-09. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ "Viu Malaysia Umum 5 'Viu Original' Untuk Tahun 2023 Termasuk 'Nenek Bongkok Tiga'". Getaran (in Malay). 2022-12-02. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ "Angkat elemen permainan tradisional dalam 'Nenek Bongkok Tiga', penerbit perjelas bukan 'Squid Games' versi Melayu - Hiburan | mStar". www.mstar.com.my. 2022-09-08. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ EIN Presswire (29 September 2023). "ASIAN ACADEMY CREATIVE AWARDS REVEAL NATIONAL WINNERS - NETFLIX, MEDIACORP, VIU & AMAZON BIG WINNERS". Fox 4.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "2023 Grand Final Winners". Asian Academy Creative Awards. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ Alhamzah, Tahir (2023-02-09). "#Showbiz: Dark fantasy drama 'Nenek Bongkok Tiga' premieres on Viu | New Straits Times". NST Online. Retrieved 2025-06-19.